Director, Cardiovascular Services

Overview

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The Director, Cardiovascular Services at Hackensack University Medical Center (HUMC) has direct accountability for the delivery of clinical cardiovascular services. This role provides oversight and coordination of cardiovascular and business priorities within the hospital, including direct responsibility for cardiology, cardiac surgery, the aortic center, and the ECMO program, with future oversight of cardiac anesthesia. This role supports the administration, day-to-day operations, strategic planning, and program development of inpatient and hospital-associated outpatient cardiovascular services. This role will have direct oversight for cardiovascular-specific programs and departments as determined by the Chairs of Cardiology and Cardiac Surgery, which includes establishing and monitoring operating budgets and managing overall CV campus operations in collaboration with CV site managers and local administrative leadership. This role also assists in the facilitation and organization of performance improvement initiatives and accreditations/certifications in collaboration with the Department of Quality and Patient Safety and Regulatory Affairs. By utilizing national, local, and industry benchmarks, this role l identifies opportunities for growth and support the development and implementation of cardiovascular strategic plans. Including but not limited to a focus on associated strategic goals, initiatives, market share, growth opportunities, budget monitoring, and other key quality and performance indicators.

Responsibilities

A day in the life of a Director, Cardiovascular Services at Hackensack Meridian Health includes:

• Supports the administration, day-to-day operations, and program development of inpatient and hospital-associated outpatient Cardiovascular (CV) services across the assigned departments/units.
• Supports/assists in the development, implementation and monitoring of strategic and capital plans for Cardiovascular Services. Under the guidance of the Chairs develops business plans to support projects, new business growth opportunities or programmatic changes, which incorporates competitive analysis, market trends, reimbursement/revenue evaluation consistent with strategic goals. Supports the implementation of approved facility plans as outlined in the strategic plan and provides leadership through implementation.
• Executes the CV strategic plan including planning and directing daily operating activities. Responsible for oversight of the site/campus specific cardiovascular leaders across the region.
• Provides direct oversight for the following departments and programs: cardiology, cardiac surgery, aortic center, and the ECMO center, with future responsibility for cardiac anesthesia.
• Integrates CV programs and services in the hospital to leverage business, lower costs and operational support to facilitate achievement of the cardiovascular strategic plan. Integral member of the CV Leadership Team responsible for executing and harmonizing best practices, pathways, protocols, equipment procurement, policies, and practices in addition to identifying technology, innovation and growth opportunities.
• Ensures communication and collaboration between leaders are successfully integrated into strategic initiatives and campus specific operations. Ensures timely communication of issues of importance. Works with hospital leadership and multiple clinical teams to continually improve operational standards, program development, operating budgets, patient and team member satisfaction, compliance and services. Supports the Advanced Practice Clinician(s) across the CV services areas in the implementation of evidence-based protocols through coordination with team leads, physicians, nursing, allied health professionals, and other related team members.
• Monitors and improves metrics and outcome measures to achieve best operational practices. Supports achievement of US News and World Report rankings, CMS Star Ratings, Healthgrades and national quality, safety and experience metrics.
• Assists in the development of budgets, monitors relevant key financial indicators and performance metrics as it relates to changing financial situations. Develops, recommends, and implements actions or process improvements.
• Utilizes aggregate data to analyze and benchmark hospital performance against CV NSL, state and national programs. Formulates reports in a clear and concise manner. Supports in the development, facilitation, and leadership of improvement activities to remove identified barriers for physician referrals, efficiency, productivity, revenue enhancement, and cost containment.
• Assures compliance with all applicable governing and regulatory bodies and laws, including NJ Department of Health (DOH), Joint Commission, CMS, HIPAA, Corporate Compliance, in addition to Cardiovascular specific entities. Maintains knowledge of guidelines, current regulations and laws particularly impacting the Cardiovascular SL. Conducts periodic practice audits to ensure compliance. Conducts education sessions with staff to ensure that their knowledge is current and activities compliant. Supports all Accreditation /Certification Initiatives across all campuses. For example: American College of Cardiology (ACC), Intersocietal Accreditation Commission (IAC), American Heart Association (AHA), Society of Thoracic Surgeons (STS), American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation (AACVPR).
• Fosters a culture of collaboration and teamwork, with a dedication to patient care, and quality outcomes. Ensures a high level of staff engagement to ensure that the CV Team operates in a Best Place to Work environment.
• Participates in team member, leader, and physician recruitment.
• Other duties and/or projects as assigned.
• Adheres to HMH Organizational competencies and standards of behavior.

Qualifications

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

• Bachelor's degree in health related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of progressively responsible experience in healthcare operations and service line management, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.
• Extensive budget experience.
• Demonstrated leadership capabilities, internally and externally.
• Exceptional communication skills and experience with engaging and building relationships.
• Understanding of the business implications of moving from volume to value-based payment for care.
• Knowledge of health care and business metrics, benchmarks, economic engines and standards that drive and/or shape the industry.
• Ability to establish and measure various metrics to assess progress.
• Demonstrated ability to develop creative, workable strategies and tactics to accomplish goals and objectives.
• Strong leadership presence, relationship building skills and ability to influence, lead and direct individuals in multiple functional areas and across all levels of employees, management and community leaders.
• Knowledge of service line and care transformation principles.
• Demonstrated analytical ability to identify problems, develop solutions and execute in collaboration with other leaders or constituents.
• Ability to develop a high performing team and steering committee, articulate vision, create trust, drive the HMH-HUMC culture and build consensus.
• Strong business acumen focusing on results.
• A market shaper and innovator within the HMH-HUMC culture.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient computer skills that include but are not limited to Google Suite and/or Microsoft Office platforms.

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred:

• Master's degree.
• Multi-site/systems experience.
• Experience and knowledge of reimbursement methodology and strategies preferred.
• Business plan creation and analysis experience preferred.

If you feel that the above description speaks directly to your strengths and capabilities, then please apply today!

Starting Minimum Rate Minimum rate of $183,664.00 Annually Job Posting Disclosure HMH is committed to pay equity and transparency for our team members. The posted rate of pay in this job posting is a reasonable good faith estimate of the minimum base pay for this role at the time of posting in accordance with the New Jersey Pay Transparency Act and does not reflect the full value of our market-competitive total rewards package. The starting rate of pay is provided for informational purposes only and is not a guarantee of a specific offer. Posted hourly rates may be stated as an annual salary in the offer and posted annual salaries may be stated as an hourly rate in the offer, depending on the level and nature of the job duties and credentials of the candidate. The base compensation determined at the time of the offer may be different than the posted rate of pay based on a number of non-discriminatory factors, including but not limited to: Labor Market Data: Compensation is benchmarked against market data to ensure competitiveness. Experience: Years of relevant work experience. Education and Certifications: Level of education attained, including specialized certifications, credentials, completed apprenticeship programs or advanced training. Skills: Demonstrated proficiency in relevant skills and competencies. Geographic Location: Cost of living and market rates for the specific location. Internal Equity: Compensation is determined in a manner consistent with compensation ranges for similar roles within the organization. Budget and Grant Funding: Departmental budgets and any grant funding associated with the job position may impact the pay that can be offered. Some jobs may also be eligible for performance-based incentives, bonuses, or commissions not reflected in the starting rate. Certain positions may also be eligible for shift differentials for work performed on evening, night, or weekend shifts. In addition to our compensation for full-time and part-time (20+ hours/week) job positions, HMH offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and retirement benefits.